The American Drive-in Movie Theatre relives the magic and excitement of the drive-in experience through rare photographs, lively text, and entertaining personal stories. From the first theaters of the early 1930s to the successful ozoners of today, the glorious history of the drive-in is told. For those who fondly recall watching movies under the stars, this book of stalgia is sure to take you back to the days when life was good, cars had style, and the drive-in theatre was the epitome of American entertainment. The drive-in's appeal was universal and attracted everyone in nearly every town across the country. Even celebrities--like Elvis Presley, John Wayne, Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and The Beatles--enjoyed the pleasures of the drive-in experience. With great films, wonderful food, kiddie amusement parks, and opulaent architecture, the ozoner was the place to be!
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Crestline
ISBN-10
078582975x
ISBN-13
9780785829751
eBay Product ID (ePID)
184020413
Product Key Features
Author
Dr Susan Sanders, DON Sanders
Format
Sewn,Cloth over Boards, Hardback
Language
English
Topic
Film, TV & Radio
Additional Product Features
Content Note
Illustrations
Author Biography
Don and Susan Sanders of Dallas are ardent enthusiasts of the American Road. ÿWith an intense interest in roadside Americana, they travel the nation's forgotten highways searching for historic icons of American's past.Don and Susan Sanders of Dallas are ardent enthusiasts of the American Road. ÿWith an intense interest in roadside Americana, they travel the nation's forgotten highways searching for historic icons of American's past.